Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc7-2085-7193-bdd2-6d7fb3cc19c5/plastic-straws pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Plastic Straws [NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-wales-shared-services-partnership-procurement-services-hosted-by-velindre-university-nhs-trust) Estimated value £3,000 Published 7 Nov 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) require the supply of drinking straws intended for use within hospital wards, clinics, and care environments to assist patients who are unable to drink independently or safely without the use of a straw. The product shall be suitable for use with both hot and cold beverages and designed for single-patient use. The straws are intended to support safe and dignified hydration for patients with limited mobility, coordination, or swallowing ability, and to facilitate assisted drinking by healthcare staff. Please see full requirement list below and provide the details to - Please include the price and unit of measure. The product shall comply with the following, or equivalent, standards and regulations: - UK Food Contact Materials (FCM) Regulations (Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and SI 2019 No. 704) - UK Plastic Packaging Tax (where applicable) - UK Single-Use Plastics Directive exemptions for healthcare or patient-care use - Relevant BS EN standards for plastics in contact with food (e.g., BS EN 1186 series) - Food Safety Act 1990 Material Requirements: - Material: Food-grade polypropylene (PP) or biodegradable plastic alternative (e.g., PLA) suitable for contact with liquids intended for human consumption - Must be non-toxic, BPA-free, latex-free, and phthalate-free - Shall not impart taste, odour, or discoloration to liquids - Must withstand temperatures from 0°C to 70°C without deformation or leaching - Note: Paper or fibre-based materials are not acceptable under this specification Design and Dimensions: - Type: Flexible (bendable) drinking straw - Length: 200 ± 5 mm (standard adult) - Diameter: 6 ± 0.5 mm internal bore (suitable for water, juice, and nutritional supplements) - Colour: Natural, white, or light blue (transparent or translucent preferred) - Surface: Smooth finish with rounded, non-sharp edges to prevent oral injury - Flex section shall be durable and maintain shape after repeated bends - Option for shorter length (e.g., 150 mm) to suit paediatric or specialist care areas (if applicable) Safety and Performance: - Must maintain structural integrity during normal use - Shall not collapse under typical suction pressures ( Read full description ## CPV classification Catering supplies Plastic products Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05dc6f-2025-11-07T10:11:58Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc6f-2025-11-07T10:11:58Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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